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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,236.22, 699,977.34 and 280,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,236.22, 699,977.34 and 280,876.86 is: 387,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,236.22 : 699,977.34 = 280,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,236.22/699,977.34 = 280,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,236.22x = 699,977.34 × 280,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,236.22x = 196,607,437,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,607,437,330.35/507,236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,605.28

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